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140,000-Year-Old Skhul Child Shows Mixed Traits, Pointing to Early Human–Neanderthal Interbreeding

Micro‑CT and 3D reconstructions revealed internal skull features consistent with mixed ancestry, though experts say genetic proof is still needed.